Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Both cameras were introduced in April 2009. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.8 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 Highlights

      • 10.1 MP 1/2.5-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,000 Native ISO
      • 2.50" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 2.3 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12
      4. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 129 g (0.28 lb / 4.55 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 132 g (0.29 lb / 4.66 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42

      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      Panasonic FS12
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
      Larger Sensor 1/2.33-inch vs 1/2.5-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 12 Megapixel vs 10.1 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 1,600 vs 1,000
      Max Image Resolution 4000 x 3000 vs 3648 x 2736
      Reaches Wider Angle 31 mm vs 33 mm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Larger Screen 2.70" vs 2.50"
      Lighter 129 g (0.28 lb / 4.55 oz) vs 132 g (0.29 lb / 4.66 oz)
      Orientation Sensor vs

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      Panasonic FS15
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic FS25
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Fujifilm X100VI
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      APS-C

      40.2 MP

      Kodak Z950
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Canon SX410 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Panasonic FP3
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Fujifilm X-M1
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      APS-C

      16.3 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Sony W810
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42

      Panasonic FS42
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
      Reachs More Telephoto 124 mm vs 132 mm
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 1.8 fps vs 2.3 fps

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42.

      Panasonic FS15
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Panasonic FS25
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      1/2.33-inch

      12.1 MP

      Olympus SZ-30MR
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Olympus SP-800UZ
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Canon S110
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      1/1.7-inch

      12.1 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Leica X Vario
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      APS-C

      16.1 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Kodak Z950
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Canon G11
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      1/1.7-inch

      10 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO1,6001,000
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light129 g (0.28 lb / 4.55 oz)132 g (0.29 lb / 4.66 oz)
        Internal Storage50 MB50 MB
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.5-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor12 Megapixel10.1 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting1.8 fps2.3 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution640 x 480640 x 480
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 has a 2.50" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 features a 12 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600 and expands to 80 - 6,400 in boosted mode. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 features a 10.1 megapixel 1/2.5-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 5.744 x 4.308 mm and a total area of 18.6 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,000 and expands to 80 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1840, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2432, 3648 x 2056, 3072 x 2304, 3072 x 2048, 3072 x 1728, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1712, 2560 x 1440, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 comes with DMW-BCF10 battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12, and up to 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 can shoot continuously up to 1.8 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 can shoot continuously up to 2.3 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.30 m...

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 body has dimensions of 97 x 55 x 22 mm (3.82 x 2.17 x 0.87") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 body has dimensions of 98 x 55 x 22 mm (3.86 x 2.17 x 0.87"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 weighs 129 g (0.28 lb / 4.55 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 weighs 132 g (0.29 lb / 4.66 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      41
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor
      BAD
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      •   1,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      49
      •   1,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      POOR
      41
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 129 g (0.28 lb / 4.55 oz)
      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 132 g (0.29 lb / 4.66 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 129 g (0.28 lb / 4.55 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 132 g (0.29 lb / 4.66 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and give them scores of 48 and 39 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      39

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42

      POOR
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      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      BAD
      38
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,000 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      26
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.3 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42

      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      BAD
      2
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42

      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      48
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42

      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42

      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 129 g (0.28 lb / 4.55 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 132 g (0.29 lb / 4.66 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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